Anything that is owed to someone else, such as a mortgage on a residence, credit card debt, car loan, etc. Secured debt is debt that is connected to a piece of collateral. With secured debt, the lender can take possession of the collateral if you don’t pay (car loan, mortgage). An unsecured debt is not protected by any collateral. Examples include credit card debt, student loans, and lines of credit.
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